Africa: Dry Bean Market 2024

Dry Bean Market Size in Africa

The African dry bean market declined to $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Africa

In value terms, dry bean production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Nigeria (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ghana, Burundi, Rwanda and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Burundi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average dry bean yield declined modestly to X kg per ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The dry bean harvested area shrank slightly to X ha in 2023, almost unchanged from the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, dry bean exports in Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports amounted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) represented the key exporter of beans (dry) in Africa, creating X% of total export. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons), Niger (X tons), Benin (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Uganda ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Niger and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of beans (dry) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports shrank to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Algeria (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Angola (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and South Sudan (X tons) represented the main importers of beans (dry), together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Rwanda (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Libya (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dry bean imports into Algeria stood at X%. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Rwanda (X%), South Sudan (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Swaziland (X%), Uganda (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%), Kenya (X%), Angola (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Algeria (X p.p.), South Sudan (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kenya, Angola and South Africa saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform